New Evidence Available
Updated Recommendation
A new evidence synthesis was published:2022, Abortion care guideline
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GuidelineSafe abortion: technical and policy guidance for health systems
Year of Publication2012
Issuing InstitutionWorld Health Organization
Recommendation
Retired
Recommendations for care preceding induced abortion. The recommended methods of cervical preparation prior to dilatation and evacuation (D&E) after 14 weeks of gestation are osmotic dilators or misoprostol.
Recommended in favor
Strong
Certainty of evidence
Moderate